Bryan Silent on Populist Nominees in New York Talks
Senator Petti of South Dakota, a bolting silver Republican, visited the Bryan residence in Lincoln. Bryan remained silent on Populist nominees and no decision was expected until Senator Jones of Arkansas consults with Populist leaders. Bryan urged guidance from the Democratic national committee and met briefly at Democratic headquarters.
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Democratic National Committee
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Reed
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Democrats Pick Buffalo for State Convention Sept 16
The Democratic State committee decided to hold the state convention for nominating a state ticket and presidential electors on September 16 at Buffalo. Leaders debated Chicago platform action while efforts to table resolutions endorsing the Chicago convention dominated discussions. The aim was to avoid factional strife, with ex Mayor Grant and other sound money figures slated for a brief meeting to set the party's course.
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Democratic State Committee
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State Committee
Hoffman House
Chicago
James W. Hinkley
David B. Hill
Normandie Hotel
John C. Sheehan
Tammany Hall
Purro
Bryan
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Democratic Party
Populists Return from Massachusetts Delegation Visit
Massachusetts delegates to the Populist convention returned home worn from travel and work. Secretary Edward C. Baldwin praised the farmers at St Louis for honesty and sincerity, noted West corn fortunes and rural poverty, and called the convention the grandest in U S history with no state that could be controlled by any single leader.
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Edward C. Baldwin
St. Louis
United States
Mass Populist Delegates Dominate Convention Speech
In St Louis the Populist delegates describe the convention as driven by the people not leaders. They recount Massachusetts cheering a banner reading The Spirit of 176 and claim strong reception for their cause. They deny feud with Texas delegates and discuss Watson Sewall and a possible Dem-Populist understanding to safeguard their party organization.
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Watson
Sewall
Maine Democrats at Sea
The Maine Democratic State committee is urged to name a candidate under the existing platform, but Secretary of State Fessenden argues no vacancy exists and Winslow has not filed acceptance, making him only a convention nominee not a legal candidate. A new convention may be called pending Supreme Court review.
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Populist leader predicts Bryan landslide and GOP split
Cleveland, July 28. Henry C. Baldwin, Connecticut Populist leader, says the St Louis convention was wild for Bryan. He forecasts Bryan carrying states west of the Mississippi and many in the East, while McKinley may win only seven states. Baldwin notes a gold Democrat plan to unite with Republicans or nominate Grover Cleveland if it fails.
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McKinley
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What He Does Not Say
Ex President Harrison at the Fifth Avenue Hotel declined interviews on political matters saying there is nothing for him to say. He added if there is anything to convey he will write a letter so the public can learn his views rather than reporters’ interpretation.
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Populist State Convention Opens in Montpelier
In Montpelier Vermont the Populist State convention convened at Capitol Hall at 10 30 a m with about twenty five delegates. Temporary chair A T Bowen of Dorset presided and gave a short address. Miles E Baker of Burlington and George H Holden of Montpelier spoke on the St Louis convention. The session adjourned for the afternoon to nominate state officers.
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Burlington
St. Louis
George H. Holden
Multiple Fatalities Reported After Morning Accidents
The morning brought several fatal incidents across cities. A man was struck and killed by a train near Highland Foundry, later identified as a working man. another at Boston’s Consolidated road was found mangled after attempting to cross tracks. Arthur W. Tyler, from Somerville, died in his hotel room under unclear circumstances tied to liquor. James F. Cook, five, was run over by an ice wagon in Charlestown. James Heenan, nine, was struck by a falling brick near Hanover street. An Italian laborer Spinoglio Frederico, 24, killed at Malden sewer work, and Pedro Bubboa injured. James Allen, 32, car cleaner, had his leg amputated after a crash. Joseph Doherty, 28, survived a near-suicide by laying on railroad tracks but was rescued. Mrs. Alice McGrath, 55, killed by a trolley near Phippins Corner, Lawrence. Edwin Josselyn died from injuries in a runaway accident in Lawrence.
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Eastern Avenue
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North Street
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Woodbury Street
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Marion Street
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Lawrence
Alice McGrath
Haverhill Road
Phippins Corner
Shooting at Godfrey House Ends in Double Tragedy
George Young shot and killed Nettie Godfrey at her Federal street home in Portland then killed himself. Both died instantly. Police had seized liquor at the house the previous night and ordered her out of town. Coroner ruled no inquest. Young, 40, Godfrey, 30.
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Bryan Nominated Sparks Knights of Labor Editorial
New York July 28 The Journal of the Knights of Labor published commentary defending William Jennings Bryan Age 36 is cited as lacking experience concerns about free coinage and money supply. It brands opponents as weak while accusing gold bug bankers of panic over workingman welfare and potential defeat.
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Conductor Bryant Loses Hand in Car Coupling Incident
In Bellows Falls Vermont on July 28 conductor George Bryant of the Boston and Maine suffered the loss of his right hand after being caught between locomotive cars during coupling.
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George Bryant
Boston & Maine Today
Noted Boston Thieves Arrested in Halifax
Three Boston pickpockets Thomas Mc Manus known as Hobo Griffin John Chase nicknamed the Sleepy Kid and William Clayton aged 18 were arrested in Halifax Nova Scotia after traveling on an Intercolonial railway train Pace a Cape Breton man lost 150 dollars cash and 090 dollars in deposit receipts on the platform and other passengers reported losses from 25 to 5 dollars.
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N. S
Boston
Thomas McManus
William Clayton
John Chase
McManus
Pace
Cape Breton
Truro
Salisbury Beach Casino Plan Revealed by Amesbury Syndicate
A Salisbury Beach property bought by a syndicate including State Treasurer E. P. Shaw and Col. J. H. Cunningham will be surveyed. It covers Seaside House and surrounding land, with Seaside House kept. A mammoth arcade style casino with stores, bath houses, roof garden, and fifty sleeping rooms is to be erected.
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Seaside House
Hartford Dredging Firm Finishes Edgartown Harbor Work
In Edgartown Harbor the Hartford Dredging Company completed removing the middle ground in the inner harbor. The project was approved by Major D. M. Lockwood of the United States Engineer Corps.
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His Horses Dying In Salem Poisoning Suspected
Salem July 28 George G Hathaway a caterer reports two horses died in the last day from a mysterious sickness and a third is very ill. Authorities suspect poisoning as the cause.
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George G. Hathaway
Left Hand Amputated In Railroad Yard Accident
James Clarke a 30 year old brakeman of 7 Kelton street Dorchester had his left hand caught in the bumpers at Columbus avenue station while coupling cars yesterday afternoon. The hand was amputated at the Emergency Hospital.
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Boston & Albany Railroad
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Price Brothers Arrested in Cottage Burglary Case
Dedham patrolman reports the arrest of Frank S Price and James F Price by Revere police, with their father James Price later taken into custody. The trio, alleged participants with Miss Hyde of Malden in a cottage burglary at Revere Beach last fall, faced mutual accusations after a family dispute.
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Policeman's Good Judgment Captures Brookline Burglary Suspect
Officer John Carmody tracked James White after four shots drew the burglar into a bush. In a ten minute face off Carmody grabbed him, breaking the thief's jimmy before Leavitt arrived and the suspect surrendered. White faces Brookline Court on charges of breaking and entering and assault on an officer with a loaded weapon.
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Breaks and enters shop on Causeway Street arrest made
Patrolman Wholly of the Hanover street station arrested Lewis W. Hollis aged 24 last night on a charge of breaking and entering the shop of Murdock Lavash at 121 Causeway street. Five razors worth 7.50 were stolen from the shop, the property of George C. Regolizio. Fatalities are reported.
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Obituary for Delia McGreen and John Quinn
Delia McGreen, 45, long time housekeeper at Ocean View House Block Island, died of apoplexy Monday. Formerly employed in Hamilton Washington D C as a housekeeper. Origin from Nova Scotia with no trace of relatives found. John Quinn buried from 239 C Street South Boston with requiem at St Vincent's Church and Calvary Cemetery interment.
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Hamilton
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C Street
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Fitchburg Rail Excursion To Saratoga Planned Aug 15
The popular annual excursion from Fitchburg railroad stations west of Greenfield to Saratoga Springs is scheduled for Saturday, August 15, inviting riders from multiple stations to join the event. The trip promises a full day of travel and leisure with return plans arranged by the organizers.
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